Jiangxi county pioneers innovative rural development approach

陈小将

By launching a digital household registration system and a 'heritage-backed loan' program, Zhuqiao village in Jinxi county, Jiangxi province, has become a model for rural revitalization. [Photo by Wang Songsong for Chinadaily.com.cn]

Nestled in the lush countryside of Jiangxi province, Jinxi county is pioneering an innovative approach to rural development, breathing new life into its 128 ancient villages.

Jinxi's breakthrough came through a multifaceted preservation strategy. The county's digital household registration system was launched to create comprehensive digital profiles for each historic structure that documents its architectural era, structural features, and historical significance.